SHRIMP MACQUE CHOUX

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Shrimp, salt pork, and andouille sausage are sauteed with corn and bell peppers in a Jalapeno cream sauce; then tossed with penne pasta over individual pizza breads, and topped with crispy fried tortilla strips. Time-consuming, but well worth the effort, as your family or guests will admit. If you can find tasso, use it instead of salt pork.

Provided by Donna Flanders

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Shrimp

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 31

8 mini baked pizza crusts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
garlic salt to taste
1 cup oil for frying
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, cut into strips
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon liquid from the jar of jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
4 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ pound salt pork*, julienned
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
½ cup diced celery
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red bell pepper
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 (20 ounce) package frozen corn
½ pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
Creole seasoning to taste
2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
4 cups cooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • Set oven to broil. Brush individual pizza crusts with melted butter, and sprinkle with chopped parsley and garlic salt. Place on a baking sheet and broil until sizzling. Remove, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 cup oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. In batches, place tortilla strips in hot oil, and cook until crisp. Remove to paper towels, and discard oil.
  • Add whipping cream to a saucepan, and whisk over high heat. When the cream begins to boil, whisk in sour cream. Reduce to medium heat. Stir in chicken bouillon and jalapeno juice, and simmer.
  • In a separate saucepan, warm 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour; continue whisking until the mixture is a pale golden color. Then whisk flour mixture into cream mixture, whisking until well blended. Remove from heat, and stir in jalapenos and cheese. Set aside.
  • Warm 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Stir in salt pork, and brown on all sides. Remove salt pork to paper towels, and discard oil.
  • Warm 6 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in onions, celery, green and red bell peppers, garlic, and thyme. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the corn, and cook about 5 minutes, stirring. Stir in andouille and salt pork. Season with salt, pepper, 1/4 cup parsley, and Creole seasoning; cook about 10 minutes. Add shrimp, and cook until pink, about 5 minutes. Drain the butter sauce off of the shrimp and meats, and reserve the sauce in a bowl or jar.
  • Stir the cream sauce into the shrimp and meat mixture. Stir in 3 cups of penne pasta. Reduce the heat to medium low, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • To serve, place pizza bread in the bottom of individual bowls. Ladle a spoonful or two of the reserved butter sauce over the bread, then ladle over sauce. Add more pasta, if desired. Sprinkle with Creole seasoning, and top with crispy tortilla strips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1559 calories, Carbohydrate 120.9 g, Cholesterol 358.4 mg, Fat 96.3 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 56 g, SaturatedFat 43.7 g, Sodium 2322.4 mg, Sugar 7 g

Mike Bird
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I'm always looking for new shrimp recipes. I'll have to add this one to my list.


Kevin Meraram14
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This recipe seems like it would be a lot of work, but it looks so good that I'm willing to try it.


Kamal nasser
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I'm not a fan of shrimp, but this recipe has me intrigued. I might give it a try.


Hannah Jett
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This recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it for my family this weekend.


Emmanuel Kwesi
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


all class fellows
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Overall, this is a good recipe, but it could be improved with a few tweaks.


Charmaine Kandenge
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I would have liked more detailed instructions on how to make the sauce.


Kimberly Gomez
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This recipe is missing some important ingredients, like salt and pepper.


gamabunta
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out watery.


Queen Shontyara
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Ogunmayi bukola
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I had some trouble finding okra, but I was able to substitute frozen green beans and it turned out great.


Maggy Absalom
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The sauce is a little too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be perfect for people who like spicy food.


Damian Koch (Slay soul sister)
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I love that this dish can be made with frozen shrimp.


fani khan
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


your Tv
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


AMINU __19
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This was my first time making macque choux, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was delicious.


Milagros ortiz
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this dish! The sauce was so good that I could have eaten it with just bread.


OWUSU MARTIN JUNIOR
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This shrimp macque choux was a hit at my dinner party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.